aimaad22 4156 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/6342?cc=4716 Some interesting points made there about Tiote's time here and his form last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 http://espnfc.com/bl...id/6342?cc=4716 Some interesting points made there about Tiote's time here and his form last season. Aye, good read. Think it's silly to compare single games though. Look at his overall record... I've highlighted those areas where he has had his best season yet and those where he has had his worst. I think the fact he is less successful at tackling or turning over possession than in any other season (he tackled less well than Cabaye in 12/13!) is what has let him down this season. It starts and ends there. That's what he should be all about. His discipline is better, he takes less daft shots, wins more in the air. While he's passed at a rate which is about the average of his previous two seasons, with accuracy still down on his first season (but better than last) his number of key passes is up. So a mixed bag there. The changes Pardew has asked him to make, which have seen the improvements, have been at the expense of his most important quality...being our midfield bulldog that wins the ball (or receives it when under pressure) puts his foot on it, takes a moment and lays it off to someone else simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I know. I think perception is massive for us as fans watching. 8 out of 10 passes finding their target is quite satisfactory when we are 5th and people are bouyant. 2 out of 10 passes going astray when we're nervous and in a relegation battle becomes a massive bone of contention and we focus on it it disproportionately, making more of them in our minds...especially if the misplaced passes are particularly poor. Same goes for a wild shot from miles out wasting possession and the opportunity for someone else with better shooting boots to have a go. His lack of bite this year is undeniable though. Pardew has neutered him. Which is what a lot of people on here were screaming out for when he got sent off against the Mackems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 4156 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I know. I think perception is massive for us as fans watching. 8 out of 10 passes finding their target is quite satisfactory when we are 5th and people are bouyant. 2 out of 10 passes going astray when we're nervous and in a relegation battle becomes a massive bone of contention and we focus on it it disproportionately, making more of them in our minds...especially if the misplaced passes are particularly poor. Same goes for a wild shot from miles out wasting possession and the opportunity for someone else with better shooting boots to have a go. His lack of bite this year is undeniable though. Pardew has neutered him. Which is what a lot of people on here were screaming out for when he got sent off against the Mackems. Thats true. Watching non nufc games I often realise how I hardly take notice of all the misplaced passes etc. Pressure does weird things to everyone including the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobos 298 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'm not sure how much perception it is tbh. I've felt Tiote has obviously deteriorated and stats can be deceiving too. E.G a completed pass can mean a 15 footer to space and a mans feet , or a pass 1 foot to a player to get immediately disposed under pressure. My grief other than the cards has been the fact that hes willing to hold onto the ball that little bit too long, then offload it in a way which makes the other player totally overwhelmed immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1244 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I think in the past Tiote has tried to take responsibility for the ball and held onto it rather than just dump it off on someone else. It's been a big positive from him for me and I can't really remember him changing that approach this last season. I think his problems have been trying to take on too much attacking responsibility when Cabaye's been missing and as HF point's out, his agression has been curbed. For me, if you want him to be effective you have to let him play his game but that will inevitably result in suspensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30569 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 7 month suspended sentence and 180 hours community service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondTUTU 0 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 7 month suspended sentence and 180 hours community service. harsh imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7025 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Harsh? If it was me or you with a fake driving licence we would have been locked up. What sort of excuse has a millionaire footballer who finishes work at 1pm every day got for not doing his driving test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondTUTU 0 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Harsh? If it was me or you with a fake driving licence we would have been locked up. What sort of excuse has a millionaire footballer who finishes work at 1pm every day got for not doing his driving test? its one document with no financial gain, unsophisticated and unprofessional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7025 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Lots of things are against the law with no financial gain. That's got fuck all to do with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondTUTU 0 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Lots of things are against the law with no financial gain. That's got fuck all to do with it yes it does. his profession or what time he clocks off has nothing to do with it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7025 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 The point was he can't claim he couldn't afford to do the test or didn't have time to do it like your average bloke on the street working 40hrs pw and struggling to make ends meet. Only a cunt would defend it tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWalrus 0 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Not defending it, but I bet getting a driving licence and insurance is not commonplace in the Ivory Coast. Probably thought absolutely nowt of getting a dodgy Belgian licence whilst he was in Holland. I wonder if the club ever provide any advice / lessons on adapting to the regulations and rules here. Certainly I imagine what is normal in the likes of Senegal and the Ivory Coast is quite a bit different from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7025 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 He's lived in Europe for 8 years tbf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondTUTU 0 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 We'll I'm sure cheik will pass the message on to his barrister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30569 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Nice to see him dressing for the occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44811 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Mental trying to make excuses for the bloke. He'll have known exactly what he was doing, and just not given a shit cos he's loaded, pampered and thinks that consequences shouldn't apply to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33142 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Nice to see him dressing for the 'Imagination' tribute audition. "Searching for a destiny that's mine there's another place another time. Touching many hearts along the way Yeah Hoping that I'll never have to say It's just an illusion - illusion - illusion." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2204 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Can't say which I find more offensive, his fraud or his shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Footballers pretty much to a man are rogue males. Deal wiv it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tooj 17 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Fantastic yesterday. Never doubted you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 He frustrated me a lot yesterday but overall he was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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